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LK51 VZM

2001 Kia Mentor

Purple Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,584 mi
Last recorded40,584 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 VZM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 40,584 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,719 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,541 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light illuminated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,530 miles

N/S Driveshaft inner gaiter split. Advise change. N/S/R Foot and hand brakes effort low. Advise adjustment.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,422 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,090 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,597 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 20,597 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?

Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,454
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,711
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,580
position lamp(s) not working 1,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,561
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LK51 VZM is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Purple with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 50,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK51 VZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK51 VZM registered?

LK51 VZM is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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